The Lesson: Vocal score

ISBN 10: 0193573857 ISBN 13: 9780193573857

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2024

Synopsis

for SATB unaccompanied
This short work by Marques L. A. Garrett sets a beautiful and poignant text by Paul Laurence Dunbar that tells of the healing effects of music and how our own music-making can spread joy to those around us. The warm chordal texture and stirring harmonies bring to life the beautiful narrative of the poem. The Lesson was written for Choral Arts Ensemble, Rochester, MN.

About this title

About the Author

Marques L. A. Garrett is an established conductor, educator, and composer whose works have been performed to acclaim by high school all-state, collegiate, and professional choirs, including Seraphic Fire and the Aeolians of Oakwood University. Awarded a PhD in Music Education (Choral Conducting) from Florida State University, Dr Garrett is an Assistant Professor of Music in Choral Activities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He also serves as artistic director and conductor of the Omaha Symphonic Chorus and as founding artistic director and conductor of the Nebraska Festival Singers.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0193573857
• ISBN 13: 9780193573857
• Binding: Sheet music
• Number of pages: 8